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I found this little scene while hiking the trails at Congaree National Park in South Carolina. Old growth loblolly pines are one of the attractions of the park so I was looking for a pine cone.  I liked this one … Continue reading →

  One of my favorite topics in my Digital Photography Basics class is the importance of perspective. Perspective includes what lens you choose and how you crop the image, but the most important factor is where you stand. The only … Continue reading →

It’s fun to find shapes and colors reflecting in water when the result is both literal and abstract. In this image the central objects are cypress knees poking above the shallow water. The streaks of light and shadow combine with the reflections … Continue reading →

When I teach photography basics I spend a fair amount of time talking about sunset and sunrise photos. I talk about dealing with the technical challenges, but my main message is to avoid photos that are just about the sunset. … Continue reading →

It’s hard to believe these rocky cliffs are located in Southern Illinois. The Shawnee National Forest has lots of beautiful areas, but the Garden of the Gods region has to be near the top of anyone’s list. When I teach … Continue reading →